Patience is a virtue. Some people have it more than others, and Don Holbrook, area finance officer for Student Affairs, is one of them. His patience, diligence and concern with helping others are among the virtues he is recognized for as a 2005 President’s Employee Excellence Award recipient. “He is never too busy to listen,” […]
Some people are naturally gifted with the ability to multi-task. One such person is Keri Druffel, research technologist III for the Department of Plant Pathology. Her ever-present energy, hard work and accomplishments have earned her a 2005 President’s Employee Excellence Award. “I keep asking her what type of coffee she drinks,” said Hanu R. Pappu, […]
When burst pipes and other calamities struck all over campus in January 2004 due to 20-below temperatures, Debbie Hill took the several hundred calls from frantic university members, calmed them down and organized a troubleshooting plan. Maybe not your typical day, but Hill, plant communication coordinator for Facility Operations, did it with composure and style. […]
As a student at WSU in the early 1970s, Donna Robinson, program administrative manager for the CUB, planned on going into the field of speech apathology and audiology. However, a simple twist of fate intervened. Rather than speaking and hearing, Robinson became an integral part of meeting and eating at WSU. “I began working at […]
Five staff members are being honored in 2005 as recipients of the annual President’s Employee Excellence Award. Award criteria focus on the outstanding contributions made by the employee regarding productivity of the unit; innovative problem solving; positive working relations with students, the public and co-workers; and community service. Look for feature articles and photos showcasing […]
In recognition of their contributions to campus and community, two employees have received the WSU Spokane Staff Excellence Award for the 2002-03 academic year. The annual award recognizes classified and administrative professional staff members. Doug Stephens, office assistant for the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, received the award for classified staff. Kiley Schenk, academic […]